The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Vancouver Island (CHBA- VI) is pleased to announce the Winners for the Inaugural 2015 VIBE Awards (Vancouver Island Building Excellence). The VIBE Awards showcase the best in residential construction, design and renovation that Vancouver Island has to offer and are recognized as Vancouver Island’s premier residential housing awards program.
The Inaugural VIBE Awards Gala was held on Saturday, May 25 at The Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo and MCed by CTV’s Bruce Williams with entertainment by Andrew Johns and the Vibe Dance Studio. This special event celebrated all of the finalists and the high level of excellence that the VIBE Awards honour.
An esteemed panel of industry professionals and longtime CHBA members from outside Vancouver Island judged the entries. The judges’ scores were tabulated by the accounting firm of MNP.
“The Inaugural VIBE Gala was the culmination of ideas, thoughts and a vision to celebrate excellence in our industry,” says Peter Schultze, CHBA-VI VIBE Awards Committee Chair.
The 2015 VIBE Award Winners are:
Best Single Family Home under 1500 sq.ft.
Architrave Design Build Ltd., Gabriola and project partner Scotty’s Plumbing for Pylades View
Best Single Family Home between 1500 – 3000 sq.ft.
NZ Builders Ltd., Victoria for Waino
Best Single Family Home over 3,000 sq.ft.
TS Williams Construction Ltd, Nanoose Bay and project partner KB Design for Cadence (pictured above)
Best Townhouse Development
Abstract Developments, Victoria, for Brownstone
Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development
Abstract Developments, Victoria for Village Walk
Best Single Family In-fill Home
SATGUR, Nanaimo for Northfield
Best Residential Renovation under $50,000
Icon Developments Ltd., Ucluelet for Drift
Best Residential Renovation between $50,000 – $150,000
The Sky Is The Limit Design, Victoria and project partner Parsons Construction
Best Residential Renovation between $150,000 – $350,000
ARYZE Developments, Victoria for White Hot, Broadmead
Best Residential Renovation $350,000 and over
Zebra Design Group, Victoria and project partner Zebra Construction for Nilaya
Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation under $50,000
B.Gallant Homes, Nanaimo for Andover
Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation over $50,000
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd, Nanaimo for Oceanview Family Living
Best Single Family Kitchen – New under $50,000
Icon Developments Ltd., Ucluelet for Rainforest
Best Single Family Kitchen – New over $50,000
TS Williams Construction Ltd, Nanoose Bay and project partners KB Design and The Interior Design Group for Cadence
Best Innovative Feature – New or Renovation
NZ Builders LTD, Victoria for Waino’s Concrete Sandwich Panels
Best Outdoor Living Space – New or Renovation
TS Williams Construction, Nanoose Bay and project partner KB Design for Cadence
Best Interior Design Custom Residence – New or Renovation
TS Williams Construction Ltd, Nanoose Bay and project partner The Interior Design Group for
Cadence
Best Marketing Campaign, sponsored by Concept Photography
Abstract Developments, Victoria for Village Walk
Best Environmental Initiative, sponsored by ASTTBC
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd, Nanaimo for Crossan House
GRAND VIBE AWARDS FINALISTS
FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in new Residential Construction, sponsored by FortisBC: B.Gallant Homes, Nanaimo, Driftwood
Project of the Year, sponsored by the Homeowner Protection Office
Horizon Pacific Contracting, Victoria for Fir Tree Glenn
Small Volume Builder of the Year, sponsored by Slegg Building Materials Ltd.
GNB Builders Inc., Ladysmith
Renovator of the Year, sponsored by Slegg Building Materials Ltd.
Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd, Nanaimo
Residential Community of the Year, sponsored by BC Housing
Nicon Developments Ltd. in Duncan for Trumpeter Pointe
